MAHRC 2026: a recap of the conference focused on labor reform and its impact on business strategy
Buenos Aires, April 16, 2026. The third edition of the Marval Annual Human Resources Conference (MAHRC) 2026 took place, the annual event organized by Marval O’Farrell Mairal, focused on Human Resources, Labor Relations, and in-house legal agendas. With an audience of more than 850 professionals attending in a hybrid format, the conference consolidated its position as a leading forum to address a key issue in the Argentine context: the practical implementation of labor reform and its immediate impact on organizations.
Built around a clear conceptual axis — “work is changing. The rules are changing too. And the decisions made today will define tomorrow’s competitiveness” — the conference was designed to translate regulatory developments into management decisions: what is changing, how it should be implemented, and which criteria organizations should adopt to reduce uncertainty and prevent contingencies.
Opening session: key context insights and a strategic reading of the reform
The morning began with a panel on current developments and key aspects of the reform, featuring Diego Kelly, Rodrigo Solá Torino, and Guillermo M. Osorio (Marval), alongside Guillermo Laborda (El Cronista). The discussion set the foundation for the event: the new labor framework requires not only interpretation, but also a focus on execution and consistency across internal processes, decision-making, and planning.
Platform work: one of the most relevant debates in today’s landscape
The following panel on platform workers brought together Enrique Mariano Stile (Marval), Nicolás Debernardi (PedidosYa), and Laura R. Giménez (UIA). The discussion addressed one of the most sensitive issues in today’s public and judicial debate, highlighting the need for clear rules, predictability, and applicable criteria for work models that are already part of the market reality.
Procedural reform: practical implications for conflict management
Later, Guillermo M. Osorio (Marval) joined María Lorena Clienti (Judiciary Council of the City of Buenos Aires), Karina Palacios (GCBA), and Mara Bettiol (UART) in a panel on procedural reform. The session focused on the operational impact of procedural changes and how they influence preventive strategies, conflict management, and labor risk management.
Compensation 2026: impact on planning, costs, and internal consistency
The morning concluded with the Compensation 2026 panel, featuring Diego Kelly (Marval), Ivana Thornton (Mercer), Verónica Hayden (GeoPark), and Paola Forchiassin (Marval). The discussion focused on planning challenges in a context of regulatory change, budget pressure, and the need for internal consistency in compensation policies.
The afternoon at MAHRC 2026: implementation tools and collective management
The second half of the conference focused on the practical application of labor reform and its current impact on organizations.
New instruments for hiring and regularization
The conference continued with a panel on new instruments for hiring and regularization, featuring Rodrigo Solá Torino (Marval), Alexandra Biasutti (Executive Branch), Dolores Liendo (Mercer), and Martín E. Guala (Marval). The session addressed tools and mechanisms for hiring and regularization from a practical, implementation-focused perspective.
Collective labor relations: changes and challenges for organizations
The panel on collective labor relations brought together José M. Llano (Marval), Jonathan Nicolás Dymant (PepsiCo), and Jorge Manuel Rovillard (Marval), to analyze the challenges organizations currently face in terms of negotiations, consistency of criteria, and the management of collective relationships.
Closing keynote: what to expect from the market in 2026
The conference concluded with a keynote on the 2026 market outlook, featuring Rodrigo Solá Torino (Marval), Mariana Camino (ABECEB), Paula Urien (La Nación), and Paola Forchiassin (Marval). The discussion combined economic context and trends with their translation into strategic decisions related to employment, organizational structure, talent, and competitiveness.
A cross-cutting message: understanding, anticipating, and deciding
Overall, MAHRC 2026 conveyed a clear message: labor reform represents a turning point, and the key differentiator for organizations will be how they translate regulatory change into operational criteria, aligning HR, Legal, and business functions to make consistent and sustainable decisions.
Next steps
Marval will continue to share content and in-depth analysis related to labor reform and its practical implementation through its Content Hub, focusing on management tools and contextual insights for organizations operating in Argentina.